Tuesday, 22 July 2008 @ 00:07
Nine slug it out in Glasgow East
NINE candidates will contest the Glasgow East by-election on July 24, in which Labour will be defending a majority of 13,507. The candidates are: Chris Creighton (Independent), Frances Curran (Scottish Socialist Party), Margaret Curran (Labour), Dr Eileen Duke (Scottish Greens), Hamish Howitt (Freedom 4 Choice), John Mason (Scottish National Party), Tricia McLeish (Solidarity), Davena Rankin (Conserva...
Tuesday, 22 July 2008 @ 00:07
MPs' anger over unitary proposals
MPs from Suffolk and Norfolk have united across the political divide to reject proposals for unitary councils in the two counties. At a Westminster briefing yesterday presented by members of the Boundary Committee for England, the MPs described the projected Norfolk and Lowestoft, Suffolk rural, and Ipswich-Felixstowe unitaries as “inherently flawed.
Tuesday, 22 July 2008 @ 00:07
MPs united to condemn unitary plan
MPs from Suffolk and Norfolk have united across the political divide to reject proposals for unitary councils in the two counties. At a Westminster briefing yesterday presented by members of the Boundary Committee for England, the MPs described the projected Norfolk and Lowestoft, Suffolk rural, and Ipswich-Felixstowe unitaries as “inherently flawed”.
Monday, 21 July 2008 @ 21:00
South Africa sweep England aside
South Africa continued on their upward curve by wrapping up a comprehensive 10-wicket victory over England with a day to spare in the second npower Test at Headingley Carnegie.
Monday, 21 July 2008 @ 15:46
Arts graduates 'more likely to lie on CVs'
One in six graduates lie on their CVs to get a good job, according to new research.
Monday, 21 July 2008 @ 15:33
Amy Winehouse's husband Blake Fielder-Civil jailed for trial-fixing and assault
The husband of Amy Winehouse has been jailed for perverting the course of justice and beating up a pub landlord.
Monday, 21 July 2008 @ 15:30
Harry Potter helps British films take £1.65 billion at box office
Harry Potter helped the British film industry to reap £1.65 billion at the worldwide box office last year.
Monday, 21 July 2008 @ 15:20
Police car mechanic awarded damages after testing emergency sirens made him deaf
A police car mechanic has been awarded more than £16,000 in damages after testing emergency sirens made him deaf.
Monday, 21 July 2008 @ 11:52
Ministers face rebellion as benefits reform unveiled
The Government was today braced for a wave of discontent from backbenchers after introducing radical changes to tighten the benefits system.